The Intimate Universe

Author: Marek Kukula
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
ISBN: 1782067906
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447

Book Description
The scale of the cosmos can be baffling, with distances so vast and timescales to long that it's easy to dismiss them as being completely divorced from our everyday life. But in this new book Dr Marek Kukula, Public Astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, shows you the myriad ways we are intrinsically connected to the rest of the universe and how everything on Earth - from the ground beneath our feet to the technology in our pockets - has origins in space. Discover how rocks from space reveal what conditions are like at our planet's core, how the desolate surface of the moon holds ancient clues to Earth's earliest life forms, and how buried treasure in the Nile reveals the watery past of Mars. Discover how the atoms of your own body were forged in the heart of a star, how you can see the echo of creation on your TV, and the ways in which technology developed for observing the most far-flung corners of space is now used to diagnose potentially fatal human diseases. The Intimate Universe is a curated tour of the most fascinating phenomena and discoveries in astronomy, revealing how we are inextricably, inspirationally linked to the cosmos.

The Intimate Universe

Author: Marek Kukula
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1782067906
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 447

Our Own Private Universe

Author: Robin Talley
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488015279
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Aki Simon has a theory. And it's mostly about sex. No, it isn't that kind of theory. Aki already knows she's bisexual—even if, until now, it's mostly been in the hypothetical sense. Aki has dated only guys so far, and her best friend, Lori, is the only person who knows she likes girls, too. Actually, Aki's theory is that she's got only one shot at living an interesting life—and that means she's got to stop sitting around and thinking so much. It's time for her to actually do something. Or at least try. So when Aki and Lori set off on a church youth-group trip to a small Mexican town for the summer and Aki meets Christa—slightly older, far more experienced—it seems her theory is prime for the testing. But it's not going to be easy. For one thing, how exactly do two girls have sex, anyway? And more important, how can you tell if you're in love? It's going to be a summer of testing theories—and the result may just be love.

Child of the Universe

Author: Ray Jayawardhana
Publisher: Make Me a World
ISBN: 1524717541
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Perfect for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be and That's Me Loving You, this picture book by a renowned astrophysicist is a lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe. Just like the sun gives shine to the moon, you light up the world beyond this room . . . You are grand and marvelous, strong and mysterious. The history of the world is in your fingertips. A lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe, this gorgeously illustrated picture book shares the immensity of a parent's love along with the message that we are all connected to the broader cosmos in important and intimate ways. A perfect bedtime read-aloud, Child of the Universe is a book to cherish forever. The author is an astrophysicist who has been fascinated by the universe since he was a child. As a parent, he has developed a new appreciation for the deep connections between billions of years of cosmic evolution and this one tiny human.

How to Order the Universe

Author: María José Ferrada
Publisher: Tin House Books
ISBN: 1951142314
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
A San Francisco Chronicle and Southwest Review Best Book of the Year and A World Literature Today Notable Translation of the Year “A dreamscape of a book. I adored this compelling, wise, and utterly unique coming-of-age tale.” —Tara Conklin For seven-year-old M, the world is guided by a firm set of principles, based on her father D’s life as a traveling salesman. Enchanted by her father’s trade, M convinces him to take her along on his routes, selling hardware supplies against the backdrop of Pinochet-era Chile. As father and daughter trek from town to town in their old Renault, M’s memories and thoughts become tied to a language of rural commerce, philosophy, the cosmos, hardware products, and ghosts. M, in her innocence, barely notices the rising tensions and precarious nature of their work until she and her father connect with an enigmatic photographer, E, whose presence threatens to upend the unusual life they’ve created. María José Ferrada expertly captures a vanishing way of life and a father-daughter relationship on the brink of irreversible change. At once nostalgic, dangerous, sharply funny, and full of delight and wonder, How to Order the Universe is a richly imaginative debut and a rare work of magic and originality.

A Universe from Nothing

Author: Lawrence Maxwell Krauss
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 145162445X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
This is a provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical question: Where did the universe come from and how will it end?

A Year in the Life of the Universe

Author: Robert Gendler
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760326428
Category : Astronomy
Languages : en
Pages : 172

Book Description
Full-color photographs by renowned astrophotographer Robert Gendler that identifies over 120 objects in the galaxy throughout the four seasons.

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Author: Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442408928
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
Fifteen-year-old Ari Mendoza is an angry loner with a brother in prison, but when he meets Dante and they become friends, Ari starts to ask questions about himself, his parents, and his family that he has never asked before.

Intimate Conversations with the Divine

Author: Caroline Myss
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401922899
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 305

Book Description
Now in paperback, from the New York Times best-selling author of Sacred Contracts and Anatomy of the Spirit, a timely guide with 100 prayers for entering into a personal relationship with the Divine. "I've loved so many of Caroline Myss's books, but maybe none so much as Intimate Conversations with the Divine. Has there ever been a more urgent need for her unique and profound (and sometimes wonderfully cranky) take on our spiritual reality, healing, and the language of holiness?" -- Anne Lamott, author of Traveling Mercies and Help, Thanks, Wow In her most personal book to date--now available in paperback for the first time--beloved teacher and best-selling author Caroline Myss draws on her own practice to help us regain our fluency in the language of prayer and renew our connection to the sacred. Intimate Conversations with the Divine offers 100 of Myss's personal prayers as a resource and inspiration to start a prayer practice of your own. Each prayer illustrates a different type of grace that feeds the human soul, from awakening, endurance, and healing, to silence, surrender, and trust. "We are one holy system of life and great cosmic truth, which is that all life--including all of us--breathes together," Myss writes. "I hope this book, these prayers, will bring you comfort and grace, and help you through the difficult times ahead. And I hope they will inspire you to believe that with God, all things are possible."

Core of the Universe

Author: David Wolfenberger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736666807
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
How often are love and sex on your mind? If you are like most people, your answer would be, "All the time," or "At least once an hour." And yet too often, sexual relations end up causing disappointment and despair. Why is it that so many of us find ourselves unfulfilled in the area of sex? Core of the Universe: God's Vision for Love, Sex, and Intimacy, published by High Noon International, unleashes intoxicating new ideas about love and sex. Relying on Holy Scripture and the words of Rev. and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon, Core of the Universe introduces ideas such as: -- God took great care in creating Adam and Eve, but He spent the most time and effort in the creation of their sexual organs. -- Sexual organs are the "core of the universe" because they open the door to true love, life, and lineage. -- Married couples are intended to engage in love and sex for their entire adult lives. -- God longs to be with husbands and wives as they kiss and caress each other and enter the throes of becoming "one flesh." Core of the Universe is designed as a family guide, suitable for singles, newlyweds, married couples, and parents looking for God-centered sex education materials for their children. It offers new insights on the value of purity before marriage and intimacy after marriage. One of High Noon's core missions is to help men and women develop their sexual integrity. This book has several chapters on sexual recovery and how to stop a porn habit. The book has six sections: Core of the Universe, God's Design for Sex, Conjugal Love, Absolute Sex, The Fall, and Restoration. Each has chapters that feature thought-provoking passages, "Making It Real" segments, and discussion questions. "We are confident that this book has something for you regardless of your stage in life," High Noon authors say. "It can help you develop sexual integrity and prepare you for your future Marriage Blessing for those who are single. Married couples can find inspiration to create a more beautiful and enriching relationship. Parents can be empowered to guide their children toward healthy sexuality. When we understand the full measure of what God intended us to experience as husband and wife, we can create blessed couples that radiate with joy and change the world with love."